Zittende oude man, schrijvend in een boek 1783

"Zittende oude man, schrijvend in een boek" (Seated Old Man, Writing in a Book) is an etching by Adam von Bartsch, created in 1783. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a detailed depiction of an elderly man with a long beard, seated and intently writing in a book. The artist employs a masterful use of shading and line work to create a sense of realism and depth, capturing the concentration of the subject. This print exemplifies Bartsch's skill as a printmaker and his ability to portray human emotion and detail in a single image.